Few managers in the history of the game can boast the achievements of Arsène Wenger. His legacy is unique, and never before has he told his story in his own words… until now, that is. That’s right, the former Arsenal manager is next to hop on to the documentary bandwagon, with a cinema release set for 11 November.
Move over Wayne Rooney, there’s a new documentary in town and it is set to lift the veil on Arsène Wenger. Titled ‘Arsène Wenger: Invincible’, it’s set to be the definitive portrait of one of the greatest football managers of all time, told in his own illustrious words. Shot on location in England, France and Arsène’s home village of Duttlenheim, by Noah Media Group, the creators of some of the most acclaimed feature-length sports documentaries of recent years, the documentary is a compelling, intimate insight into a football figure like no other.
Featuring remarkable access and previously unseen archive footage, directors Gabriel Clarke (Bobby Robson: More Than A Manager, Finding Jack Charlton) and Christian Jeanpierre draw back the veil on a truly enigmatic figure who discusses, for the first time, the football ‘addiction’ that was both his driving force and his 'fatal flaw’.
Framed against the backdrop of Arsenal’s historic “Invincible” season of 2003/04, the first and only occasion a team has gone an entire Premier League campaign without defeat, the film sees Wenger reflect candidly on his revolutionary era at Arsenal and the emotional and personal turmoil that surrounded his controversial exit after 22 years. .
Gravitas and heavyweight authority is added by an A-list supporting cast, led by Wenger’s greatest rival from the time Sir Alex Ferguson and star players whose careers were impacted by the French coach, including Thierry Henry, Patrick Vieira, Dennis Bergkamp, Ian Wright, Emanuel Petit and Robert Pires.
Following its cinema release on 11 November, 'Arsène Wenger: Invincible' will be available on Blu Ray, DVD and digital download from 22 November. You can preorder it here.
